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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 396.56 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 396.56 and 156.53 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 396.56 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/396.56 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 396.56 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 62,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072.75/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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